Gurugram, 17-03-2026
Aryav Shah leads after round one of DP World PGTI NexGen at Golden Greens
Twenty-year-old rookie Aryav Shah of Kolkata fired a four-under 68 to lead after round one of the INR 25 lakh DP World PGTI NexGen 2026 being played at the Golden Greens Golf & Country Club in Gurugram.
The trio of Ayaan Gupta, Lakshya Nagar and Malaysia’s Ruhanraj Vinayagam returned scores of three-under 69 to be tied third. Ayaan and Ruhanraj, like Aryav, are also playing their debut season on the DP World PGTI.
Aryav Shah had a slow front-nine where he made two birdies and two bogeys. However, Aryav had a strong back-nine where he made four birdies.
The 54-hole event features a field of 90. The top 35 players and ties will make the cut at the end of round two on Wednesday.
About Professional Golf Tour of India (PGTI):
The Professional Golf Tour of India serves as the official governing and sanctioning body for men's professional golf in India and is a recognized member of the 'International Golf Federation' and the 'International Federation of PGA Tours'. PGTI also enjoys a strategic alliance with the DP World Tour (European Tour). PGTI events offer 'Official World Golf Ranking' (OWGR) points. Global logistics leader DP World is the Title Partner and Official Umbrella Partner of the PGTI. The PGTI is led by its President, Padma Bhushan Shri. Kapil Dev, an iconic sporting legend who continues to inspire athletes and audiences nationwide.
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